Aspen Emporium — Local services in Aspen

Was here on 10/13/24. Bought some earrings and they have the audacity to ask for a tip when you check out. As a donation?? I didn't realize I would be responsible for keeping a shop in Aspen open. I gave them a dollar cash out of awkwardness. Also the girl working was like talking to a brick wall and her breath smelled like vegan farts. She was also working the day before when I was looking for the solmate socks that are mismatched. When I asked if they carried them her reply was “all of the socks we carry are matching” (they did indeed carry the solmate brand) I ended up not buying anything on 10/12 because the solmate socks are cheaper on their website. The owner needs to fire that employee for her bad attitude and stop asking people for tips. If you cant afford rent then start an etsy shop. The 1 star represents the cute earrings I got but I will...

Such a unique store. Probably the most different and unique store in all of Aspen, the emporium is full of special and beautiful items. The owner was very nice and personable with any interaction or assistance asked for. The items outside are some of the better things here, with sculptures made out of metal bolts, bottles, and everything in a boring garage made into art. We absolutely loved this store with all of its items and different styles and approaches to things. Overall, I would recommend this place while visiting Aspen and the surrounding...

Terrible experience. I have been in the store on previous visits to Aspen and thought it was an interesting, quirky shop. After less than 5 minutes into our visit, the woman running the store today was so nasty to me and my family. She made it very clear that we were not welcome and neither was our money. After her rude comments we just left because I don’t like confrontation. That’s not the way you treat people, let alone customers. We will not be back and certainly DO NOT recommend this shop to anyone. Very...